About Counseling at the Counseling Room

Society has a funny idea about what seeing a counselor is like. When we see counseling sessions in films or TV, they rarely look appealing. In real life, counseling is much less dramatic and awkward. It can even be pleasant.

What to expect

Sessions are 45 minutes long

They are collaborative and positive

Typically scheduled weekly

The first session is a chance for your therapist to get to know you and for you to get to know them. Sessions are 45 minutes long. We will go over what brings you in, get some background information from you, and answer any questions you might have. At the end of the session, they’ll give you an idea of what kinds of things we might do in counseling to help with your specific needs.

Frequently Asked Question

Q: Can I benefit from counseling if I am doing more or less alright?

A: Yes! Anyone can benefit from counseling. Many healthy successful people see counselors.

Q: Does counseling really lead to change?

A: It does. There are large bodies of research showing that counseling can be beneficial for a wide variety of issues. It has also been shown to increase meaning, life satisfaction, and happiness.

Q: My partner and I have a been having issues but we don't know if we really need counseling yet. What should we do?

A: You don't have to wait until things are really difficult to seek counseling. Couple's counseling can help you reestablish healthy patterns so you don't need to get to that place at all.

Q: What ages do you work with?

A: I work with adolescents through adults. Counseling can benefit people of all ages.

Q: But it's so expensive!

A: Counseling can be expensive but it is a valuable thing to do for yourself. It is easy to forget that taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body.

Q: Do you accept insurance?

A: I accept Cigna insurance. I can also provide you with a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for out of network reimbursement (check with your insurance company to see if your plan covers out-of-network providers). I also offer a limited number of sliding scale slots with reduced rates depending on your income. Contact me for more information or to see if I have a sliding scale slot open.